Lesson 2 - Hula Hoop Coordination Skills
Playful Movement Challenges
•Year 2
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How can we use hula hoops to develop coordination and control throughout our body?
Learning Objectives
- To develop coordination through hula hoop skills and movements
- To explore different ways of moving with and through equipment
- To link together movement skills in a simple sequence
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate improved coordination using hula hoops
- Students will show control when moving body parts in isolation and combination
- Students will create and perform a simple hoop skill sequence
Equipment & Resources Required
Check all hoops for cracks or sharp edges before use
Alternative: Large PE hoops, rope circles
Place around perimeter for Budge game identification
Alternative: Bean bags, markers
Choose steady beat music for rhythm activities
Alternative: Clapping rhythm, counting
Key Vocabulary
Using different body parts together smoothly and efficiently
Moving one body part whilst keeping other parts still
A regular, repeated pattern of movement
Keeping a hoop rotating around your body using movement
A series of movements performed one after another
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic body awareness and control
- Simple manipulation of equipment
- Understanding of personal space
Current Skills
- Hoop manipulation and control
- Coordinated body movements
- Rhythmical movement patterns
- Linking movement sequences
Next Steps
- Complex coordination challenges
- Partner and group fitness activities
- Sustained fitness activities with equipment
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Close fingers around hoop to improve control and coordination
- Maintain straight back and balanced stance for all hoop skills
- Use wrist action rather than whole arm for spinning and circling
- Create rhythmical, circular hip movements for effective hula hooping
- Practice skills multiple times to develop muscle memory and coordination
- Celebrate effort and improvement rather than just perfect technique
- Connect coordination skills to other activities and sports
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking coordination is only about being 'sporty' - explain it's about brain and body working together
- Believing some people 'can't' coordinate - emphasise everyone can improve with practice
- Focusing only on speed rather than control - stress quality movement over fast movement
- Thinking difficult skills aren't worth attempting - explain challenge helps learning
- Comparing to others negatively - promote personal improvement and effort
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Use shorter activity segments, provide clear boundaries, allow movement breaks between skills
dyspraxia
- Break skills into smaller steps, provide additional practice time, use larger equipment for easier control
autism spectrum
- Provide clear visual sequence cards, allow processing time, offer quiet practice space
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured hoops, provide verbal descriptions of all movements, buddy system for guidance
hearing impairment
- Use visual demonstrations, hand signals for instructions, written sequence cards
physical disability
- Adapt skills for seated work, use smaller/lighter hoops, modify movements for individual needs
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting rotations and sequences, recognising circular patterns and shapes, timing activities
Science
Understanding forces needed to keep hoops moving, balance and stability concepts, body systems during exercise
Art
Circular movements and patterns, spatial awareness and design in sequences
Music
Rhythm and beat in movement patterns, creating sequences with musical timing
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position for demonstrations, perimeter for observation during practice
Observation Focus
Coordination development, equipment control, safe movement patterns
Intervention Points
Step in if unsafe equipment use, assist with difficult skills, manage spacing
Demonstration Notes
Show skills slowly first, then at normal speed. Use students as demonstrators when possible. Break complex skills into smaller steps.
Verbal Cues
- •'Close your fingers around the hoop for control!'
- •'Straight back, feet apart for good balance!'
- •'Smooth, rhythmical movements!'
- •'Watch the hoop while you move it!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large indoor space minimum 15m x 10m, or outdoor playground area
Surface Check
Non-slip, even surface free from obstacles and trip hazards
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check all hoops for cracks, sharp edges or damage before use
- •Ensure hoops are appropriate size for students (waist-high when standing)
- •Cones placed securely and visible for game activities
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during movement activities
- •Trips and falls from hoops on floor
- •Equipment striking others during swinging movements
- •Overexertion during sustained activities
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established for all activities
- •Adequate spacing maintained between students during hoop work
- •Progressive skill building from simple to complex
- •Regular safety reminders about equipment control
- •Immediate stop signal established and practiced
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all students during activities
- •Monitor spacing especially during hoop rolling and swinging skills
- •Check for signs of fatigue during sustained hula hooping
- •Ensure proper technique to prevent strain or injury
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, follow school incident procedures